Swimming, fishing, and biking along the Columbia River give Daroga State Park Campground its core identity, with the water visible from most sites and a designated swim beach that draws families throughout the summer season. The park sits on a bay just outside Orondo, Washington, open from April through October, and the Columbia River views toward the surrounding hills give the grounds a distinctly open feel. Wind is a consistent factor here. Campers report it as unavoidable given the riverside location, so securing tent stakes and weighing down gear before settling in is worth doing early.
The campground divides into two distinct experiences depending on site type. RV sites have water and electric hookups, concrete pads, and picnic tables, with wide-open spacing that multiple reviewers appreciate. Tent campers, however, should know their sites are roughly a quarter mile out on a peninsula. "Walk is roughly a quarter mile on a paved trail," notes Zane G., and the park provides wheelbarrows to help haul gear, though competition for them can be stiff on busy weekends. Showers and flush toilets are located near the parking area, not near the walk-in sites, which means additional trips for tent campers. One practical quirk for RV campers: an automatic sprinkler system runs Monday through Friday for about 30 minutes per site, which means stowing outdoor gear each morning to avoid getting everything wet.
The park features a dump station, boat launch, and bike-friendly paths, and the swim beach is easy to access from the main camping area. Cleanliness comes up repeatedly across reviews. Joshua W. notes the grounds are "really nice and clean," including the dump station and garbage areas. Sites fill up during summer, so reservations are recommended for peak months. Costs range from $12 to $155 per night depending on site type.
Daroga works well for RV campers wanting full hookups with direct river access, and for families prioritizing a swim beach and open grass areas over backcountry solitude. Those planning a longer Columbia River itinerary can also browse campgrounds around Daroga or check nearby options like Entiat City Park to the south.
Description
Daroga State Park is a 90-acre camping park with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert scablands. For those whose desert vacation would not be complete without golf, the nationally recognized Desert Canyon Golf Course is just 2 miles away.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDaroga State Park Campground is located in Washington near Entiat
Public CampgroundDirections
On Highway 97 on the east side of the Columbia River. 18 miles north of East Wenatchee.
Address
1 S Daroga Rd.
Orondo, WA 98843
Coordinates
47.70774 N
120.1958 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 24 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 2 hrs 6 min from Yakima, WA
- 2 hrs 36 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 56 min from Mount Vernon, WA
